Coffee plays a really large role in most peoples lives and National Coffee Day is September 29th so we thought we would share some fun facts and tips to ensure the coffee you are drinking is sustainably harvested to protect the growers and local communities.
Momentum is growing to stop fast fashion. Issues related to social equity; the lack of safe working conditions and low wages, throughout the world. The toll manufacturing is taking on natural resources. The rising level of pollution and the amount of waste getting added to landfills. But fashion is not the only culprit and today we want to start a conversation around textiles in your home.
Pura Vida, translating into Pure Life is a well know saying in the Guanacaste Region of Costa Rica. To live in peace and respect nature has made Costa Rica one of the top destinations for ecotourism with protected cloud forests, rainforests, wetlands and coastal marine areas. Costa Rica welcomes nearly 3 million tourists every year, generating about $4 billion in revenue which equates to roughly 8% GDP. Click to view pictures from a recent trip.
We are excited to kick off our eco-friendly furniture collection by offering ethically handcrafted, sustainably sourced seating by Masaya & Co. Based in Nicaragua “From Seed to Seat” Masaya & Co is dedicated to design and sustainability. Their products are handmade from their sustainably sourced solid wood and offers a responsible alternative to mass produced goods.
We are encouraged that sustainability continues to be a growing trend for 2022. Here's a sneak peek at few areas we will be highlighting as we kick off a sustainable 2022!